We are delighted to have a diverse team of staff members, volunteers and advisers from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Sylvie Aboa-Bradwell
Sylvie is a multi-award-winning leadership trainer, personal development coach, and educator. She is also a published author, writing under the pseudonyms Susan Akono and Chantal Aboa. Sylvie has a Master’s of Philosophy in Postcolonial Studies from the Complutense University of Madrid, and a Diploma in International Development Studies from Birkbeck, University of London. In addition, she is a coach with certificates in Science of Wellbeing from Yale University, and Management and Leadership Training from the US-based Center for Global Enterprise.
Sylvie founded the Policy Centre for African Peoples (PCAP) in 2008. She stepped down as a trustee the following year to avoid conflicts of interest, and has been working as PCAP’s executive director since. Before founding PCAP, Sylvie worked for institutions promoting economic development, education and human rights in Africa and Europe for over 10 years. She is also the founder of the Lead4Hope Network. Sylvie is fluent in English, French, Spanish, and several African languages, including Beti and Eton.
Sonny Hawkins
Sonny joined PCAP as an IT volunteer in October 2021, bringing a strong mix of technical and creative skills. He began his career in graphic design, later qualifying as an IT systems engineer at university before expanding into full-stack web development and infrastructure support. He has worked in the non-profit sector for over 15 years and currently works for Inkfire, a disabled-led design agency. Sonny designed and developed PCAP’s previous website and continues to assist with content updates and site maintenance. His contributions demonstrate how organisations benefit when neurodiverse talent is recognised and supported.
Richard Ekem
Richard’s experience emanates from working as an accountant, auditor and project officer for over 12 years. He served as PCAP’s Accounting and Project Officer between 2025 and 2026, and now volunteers on an ad hoc basis. Richard holds a BBA in Accounting, MBA in Finance and PMP Certified. His extensive background enables him to provide systems of control to ensures accountability and transparency of operations at PCAP. Richard is compassionate and willing to assist individuals in need, in line with PCAP’s mission, to positively impact and enhance the lives of others.
Kapungwe Mbaluku
With over 15 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, photography, and graphic design, Kapungwe combines analytical expertise with creative excellence. She volunteers at PCAP, contributing her skills toward meaningful community impact. Her qualifications include an International Diploma in Computer Hardware and Network Engineering, certifications in Graphic Design and Psychosocial Counselling, and A1 and A2 French certifications. Passionate about mental health and cognitive behavioural therapy, she empowers individuals and supports lives aligned with PCAP’s mission.
